Russia’s war on Ukraine latest news: Moscow ends call-up

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: Publishing date: Oct 29, 2022  •  21 minutes ago  •  2 minute read  •  Join the conversation Article content Russia said on Friday it had drafted 300,000 people in a month and is ending its call-up of reservists to fight in Ukraine, a divisive move that led … Read more

Kyle Sinckler returns as Cadan Murley earns first call-up for England in Autumn Nations Series | Rugby Union News

Kyle Sinckler is back in England’s squad after missing the summer tour to Australia with a back issue; Henry Slade, Danny Care and Joe Marchant miss out; England’s first Test will be against Argentina on November 6 before meetings with Japan, New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Last Updated: 17/10/22 10:46am Kyle Sinckler returns … Read more

President Putin’s military call-up to fight in Ukraine | More than 20 Russians flee, sail to South Korea; most refused entry

South Korean media reported that at least 21 Russians had arrived aboard yachts at ports in the south of the country, but only two had been granted entry, while others were refused as authorities deemed their purpose “ambiguous”. South Korean media reported that at least 21 Russians had arrived aboard yachts at ports in the … Read more

Rugby League World Cup: Andy Ackers handed surprise England call-up | Marc Sneyd, Victor Radley in RLWC squad | Rugby League News

Head coach Shaun Wane announces 24-man squad for this year’s tournament as England bid to go one better than finishing runners-up in 2017; Hosts open RLWC2021 with a match against Samoa in Group A on Saturday, October 15 at Newcastle’s St James’ Park Last Updated: 30/09/22 10:42am Andy Ackers has been called up to England’s … Read more

Rugby League World Cup: Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival ruled out as Herbie Farnworth gets England call-up | Rugby League News

England head coach Shaun Wane to announce his 24-man squad on Friday morning; St Helens duo Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival to both miss out through injury, although Salford Red Devils’ Kallum Watkins and Brisbane Broncos star Herbie Farnworth will both feature Last Updated: 29/09/22 6:34pm Jonny Lomax will miss the Rugby League World Cup … Read more

Holiday in Montenegro becomes an escape from call-up for Russians

Though officials called on Russians to mobilise in Ukraine, some are turning down the opportunity to go to war Though officials called on Russians to mobilise in Ukraine, some are turning down the opportunity to go to war When Alexander and his wife Svetlana arrived for a two-week vacation in Montenegro, they planned to return … Read more

Russian military recruiter shot amid fear of Ukraine call-up

Ruslan Zinin was arrested and officials vowed tough punishment. Authorities said the military commandant was in intensive care Ruslan Zinin was arrested and officials vowed tough punishment. Authorities said the military commandant was in intensive care A young man shot a Russian military officer at close range at an enlistment office on Monday, an unusually … Read more

Russian call-up sparks exodus by some men as air fares soar

Some Russian men rushed for the borders on Thursday after President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilisation, with traffic at frontier crossings with Finland and Georgia surging and prices for air tickets from Moscow rocketing. Putin on Wednesday ordered Russia’s first mobilisation since World War Two and backed a plan to annex swathes of Ukraine, … Read more

Flights out of Russia sell out after Putin orders partial call-up

One-way flights out of Russia were selling out fast on Wednesday after President Vladimir Putin ordered the immediate call-up of 300,000 reservists. Putin’s announcement, made in an early-morning television address, raised fears that some men of fighting age would not be allowed to leave Russia. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said the call-up would be limited … Read more

Lauren Bell earns first England IT20 call-up as Katherine Brunt rested for India series | Cricket News

Lauren Bell has been called into the 14-player England squad for the three-match IT20 series against India this month, live on Sky Sports; England’s leading IT20 wicket-taker Katherine Brunt has been left out to prioritise her rest and recovery Last Updated: 06/09/22 11:30am Lauren Bell made her Test debut for England earlier this year Lauren … Read more